OARnet: Route 30 fiber will expand backbone and support quantum networking testbed

Jul 31, 2026

OARnet representatives said the Route 30 fiber will add roughly 257 miles to the statewide backbone, connect anchor institutions and help enable a quantum networking testbed for cybersecurity and research projects.

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An OARnet representative described the Route 30 project as a key addition to the statewide research and education network, saying the new fiber will add roughly 257 miles and connect libraries, schools, universities and data centers across the corridor.

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